2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 16 km SE of Fern Forest, Hawaii — May 9, 2026

2026-05-09 21:27:15 UTC (2026-05-09) · approx. 11:27 AM UTC-10 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time21:27 UTC≈ 11:27 AM UTC-10
Depth-0.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates19.357°, -155.030°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 19.36°, -155.03°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
-0.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
19.3565°N
-155.0298°E

Technical Information

Event ID
hv74956497
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
95
Stations Used
52
Azimuthal Gap
169.0°
Min Station Distance
0.063°
RMS Residual
0.22 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-18 18:23:18 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: hv74956497). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 9, 2026). M2.5 Earthquake 16 km SE of Fern Forest, Hawaii — May 9, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/hv74956497/